(1)  The Director of Gas Safety may provisionally accept a certified safety and operating plan if satisfied that –

(a) it has not been prepared in accordance with the Director's directions in only a minor respect; and

(b) despite that failure, it will provide for the safe operation of the pipeline.

(2)  The Director of Gas Safety must notify a gas entity in writing of his or her decision to provisionally accept its safety and operating plan.

(3)  The notice of acceptance must state –

(a) the period during which the provisional acceptance will be in force; and

(b) the extent to which the safety and operating plan has been accepted; and

(c) any limitations or conditions which will apply in respect of the use or operation of the facility while the provisional acceptance is in force.